Impact investing has been a prevalent topic of discussion recently, with a survey from Pitchbook finding that 56% of North American asset managers use an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk factor framework, and 61% offer impact investing strategies[1]. It … Continue reading
Diversification
2021 was a record year for initial public offerings (IPOs), with 516 companies going public through traditional IPOs, direct listings, and completed SPAC mergers[1]. 2022 has seen a completely different story, with only 143companies going public so far this year[2]. … Continue reading
In an ideal economic world, supply and demand are balanced. Low demand and high supply cause prices to decrease to reach market equilibrium, where supply is equal to demand. This means all the products and services are distributed to consumers … Continue reading
Equity crowdfunding, also known as regulation crowdfunding, helped pave the way for private companies to raise capital from their “crowd”, or the community around them. While many private market investments have limits on who can invest, typically limited to wealthy … Continue reading
Alternative investments are those that fall outside of the traditional ideas of investing and include private equity, venture capital, commodities, real estate, and more. Many investments fall on a spectrum that refers to the investments’ liquidity, or how quickly the … Continue reading
With the rise of technology in every aspect of our everyday lives, it makes sense that the financial sector would attempt to capitalize on new technology opportunities. Our society is increasingly turning away from cash, with a 50% drop in … Continue reading
Investment funds operate on a “one-to-many” strategy, where a single investment is distributed across multiple companies, industries, or growth stages. This strategy can help provide a level of diversification for investors as the investment is not made in one company, … Continue reading
Exposure to commodities is a portfolio diversification strategy that investors may explore, particularly during inflationary periods. Encompassing raw resources such as metals, oil and gas, agricultural products, and livestock, commodities investing has historically been viewed as a hedge against inflationary … Continue reading
Preferred stock is a financial instrument used to help raise funds in the private market. Typically, preferred stockholders receive a priority claim over dividends and distribution of company assets in the event of liquidation. Some investors may favor the priority … Continue reading
When choosing to make investments, it can be easy to follow the crowd and make investments based off what other investors are doing. If others are investing in this company, it has to be a good investment? However; not everyone’s … Continue reading
